For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 211 students in 37209, TN.
The top ranked public charter school in 37209, TN is Nashville Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 37209 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 21% statewide average). Charter schools in 37209, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best 37209, TN Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nashville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 56th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Grades: 5-8
| 211 students
37209, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4805 Park Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-8400
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-8400
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Mc Cann Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1300 56th Ave North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8090
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8090
Grades: K-8
| 37 students
915 38th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
4805 Park Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Old Cockrill (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
610 49th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Grades: 5-12
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 37209, TN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 37209, TN include Nashville Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in 37209?
1 public charter schools are located in 37209.
What is the racial composition of students in 37209?
37209 public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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